Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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